Children are dreamers in their nature. As parents, grandparents, and teachers, we must encourage our children’s creativity and dream-like nature.

To do this, we can first sit down and talk with our children about their dreams. Take note of what your child is interested in as a hobby, as this may be a secret dream of your child. By sitting our children down, we can ask them about their dreams and we can hear from them about those secret hopes and desires. This fosters open communication between children and parents, which can lead to a healthy relationship as the child grows up.

If we do not encourage our children to be open with us about their dreams, they may not feel comfortable talking with us later on in the future about their desires and wishes. It is best during these communications with our children to be open to receiving what they have to say. Don’t play down their dreams, no matter how out of reach they may seem. This is the beauty of children being able to dream big when they are young, as they feel inherently, that anything is possible.

Also, when talking with your child, talk to them about the dreams you had as a child and how they evolved over time. This can show children that it’s okay for our dreams to change over time and can also prepare them for dreaming many different goals, in case their interests do change.

This method can be effective to implement over certain periods of time, so that you can evaluate your child’s dreams and encourage their interests as they grow older.

Dreams are essential throughout childhood and adulthood, as they can help us grow as human beings. Take a minute to think about your dreams and then tonight, make it a goal to ask your children about theirs.